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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Canada’s science and tech ecosystem is broken - getting Canadian business to invest in fixing it is the key to future success

by Vivek Goel & John Ruffolo, Vivek Goel is president and vice-chancellor at University of Waterloo. John Ruffolo is founder and managing partner of Maverix Private Equity.

We all know the facts: Canada has been the worst performing advanced economy in the Organisation for Economic Co-o

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Working together to solve problems

by Charlotte Danby, Faculty of Engineering

An international mix of nine talented, engaged and curious engineering students recently gathered at the University of Waterloo to tackle a big, messy and complex issue — housing. More specifically, how to build 47,000 homes in a way that is sustainable and kind.  

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Trust in research, science and technology starts with conversations

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

In the first event for the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology Scholarly Network (TRuST), Nobel laureate Donna Strickland, along with a distinguished panel of experts, delved into the various challenges researchers and practitioners across disciplines face in building trust with the public.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Royal Society of Canada presents Waterloo researcher with a prestigious award

by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC), which comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, Academy of Social Sciences and the Academy of Science, recognizes excellence, advises the government and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation with other national academies around the world.  

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Waterloo leads Canadian universities in producing successful entrepreneurs

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

The University of Waterloo ranks as number one amongst Canadian universities for producing the most successful entrepreneurs with undergraduate degrees according to the 2023 PitchBook university rankings. Waterloo remains ranked 21st in the world for founders.

Monday, September 11, 2023

20th annual traditional Pow Wow

by University Relations

September 23 marks the 20th anniversary of the United College annual Pow Wow, ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  

This year’s Pow Wow celebration also represents the inaugural collaboration between the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre (WISC) and the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR).